PM 'discourages' use of cluster bombs after Biden agrees to send to Ukraine
Cluster bombs detonate in the air and release"bomblets" that scatter over a large area.Opponents say they kill indiscriminately and that some of the smaller munitions can fail to detonate, posing a long-term risk to civilians.
The US says Kyiv has provided assurances it will not use cluster bombs in urban areas but some NATO allies are likely to be uneasy over their supply.
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